“This NEH-funded project seeks to “tribesource” 60 educational films about the Native peoples of the Southwestern U.S. works from the American Indian Film Gallery, a collection awarded to the University of Arizona in 2011. Most of the films were made in the mid-20th century and reflect mainstream cultural attitudes of the day. Often the narration […]
Mineral Mondays are held on the first Monday of the month from 2-4 pm Is it quartz or quartzite? What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Or between a gem and a mineral? Just how old is that fossil? Find out from the experts what minerals, rocks, or fossils are hiding in […]
Dr. Romero will discuss the New Mexico History Museum’s newest exhibition, Looking Back: Reflecting on Collections, scheduled to open to the public on March 8, 2020. This show focuses on the museum’s collecting history, from the earliest beginnings at the Palace of the Governors through the 21st century. She and other museum curators and colleagues […]
Join us for a Public Opening Reception for the exhibition on display from February 15, 2020 - April 12, 2020. Alcoves 2020 #3 featured artists: Debra Baxter, Amy Ellingson, Munson Hunt, Jonathon Parker, and Todd Ryan White Free admission
Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science on March 6th at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for First Friday Fractals. First Friday Fractals shows at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. are informational and include videos that explain a bit about the math behind the most popular fractal (the Mandelbrot set) and provide […]
Voices in Science Evening Lecture Energy and Water: The Economics of Conservation and Sustainability By Janie Chermak, Ph.D., Department of Economics UNM Join us for this unique lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque. Water is necessary to sustain life and energy is essential to all water production processes. The […]
Culture, skill, and entertainment are the focus of the Museum’s 21st-annual Cowboy Days celebration. Enjoy charreada demos and trick roping by Daniel Castro and Lienzo Charro El Pedregal at 11 a.m. each day, horse training by world-renowned trainer Josh Armstrong at 1 p.m. each day, chuck wagon cooking, children’s activities, cowboy music, stagecoach, mini-train, and […]
The National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation have partnered with state arts agencies to support the expansion of Poetry Out Loud, a program that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This event is free and open to the public. Hosted by the New Mexico Museum […]
Please join us for a lite public reception in our main lobby to celebrate the opening of our new short-term exhibition, Looking Back: Reflecting on Collections. The Women’s Board will provide refreshments from 1-3pm, while supplies last, and admission to the museum will be complimentary during these (2) hours hours.
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM- WOMEN IN SCIENCE Join us Tuesday, March 10th from 10 am-11 am for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Story Time. We’ll be celebrating women in science! Come hear inspiring stories about women in different scientific fields and the paths they took to become scientists. We’ll also be […]
Relaxed Nights...at the Museum are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Relaxed Nights are evenings for anyone who might get overwhelmed by crowds, sounds, or flashing lights. Or, for individuals who simply enjoy smaller crowds. These sensory friendly evenings, 5:30-8pm, are for guests of all ages and will feature special, […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, for a special demonstration with Dolores Lewis and her niece, Claudia Mitchell (both Acoma Pueblo). Dolores began practicing pottery making early in her life while Claudia is a relative newcomer, having started in 2013. Both potters benefited from the instruction and assistance of Lucy Lewis, Dolores’s mother, an accomplished […]
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